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'Fashion Police’ writers in L.A. allege $1 million in unpaid wages

Apr 3 2013

Cable network violated state labor laws

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Writers for E!’s “Fashion Police” filed claims with the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement today, alleging the cable network violated state labor laws by not paying them for all the regular and overtime hours they worked.

The writers allege they are owed more than $1 million.

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Magic Johnson supports son ‘in every way’

CNN News Wire

Apr 3 2013

“We’re very proud of him”

Magic Johnson loves his kids, no matter whom his kids choose to love.

The 53-year-old basketball legend and co-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers said as much to TMZ after the celebrity website posted a video of Johnson’s son, Earvin Johnson III, out in Los Angeles with his reported boyfriend.

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NBC makes it official

City News Service

Apr 3 2013

Jimmy Fallon to take over "The Tonight Show"

BURBANK, Calif. — NBC made it official today, announcing that Jay Leno’s tenure as host of “The Tonight Show” will end next spring and Jimmy Fallon will take over, with the entire production moving from Burbank to New York.

“Jay Leno is an entertainment icon, making millions of people laugh every weeknight for more than 20 years,” NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke said.

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Beyonce has very strict instructions for April 4

CNN News Wire

Apr 3 2013

Short video tease

Beyoncé does enjoy a dramatic reveal, and she’s at it again with a short video teasing what we can only surmise is a special announcement.

The six-second clip, which was posted to YouTube Wednesday, shows the singer ... and not much else. We get an intense stare, a glimpse of a hand outfitted in a glove that reminds us of the “Single Ladies” music video, and a command:

“4.4.2013. 9 a.m. EDT. #BeyHereNow.”

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